SDbeachgirl

Maggie Sottero has a lot of really nice dresses! Bahia, your dress is georgious too! I do believe that was one of the ones that I tried on and also liked very much. Ahhh, such a hard decision. This is another nice one that I was considering. I think it looks better in person though. The model's pose makes it seem like it is a nightgown! But it is just really really pretty! Reese - by Maggie Sottero

Is anyone doing the symbolic ceremony instead of the legal ceremony? I think we have decided to, just to avoid any complications and extra fees. We are thinking of doing the legal thing AFTER the actual ceremony in Mexico. We want the first time that we say vows to be on the beach in front of family and friends. We don't want to make a big deal of the legal ceremony at all....just to make it seem as though the beach ceremony is the "real" thing. Do you happen to know if the resort requires a marriage certificate in order to have a symbolic ceremony. I have heard that some resorts require this and therefore we would have to do the legal ceremony before going to Mexico. Just wondering if anyone has looked into this yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by TheFutureMrs.Sears I had the same question going through my mind when I went wedding dress shopping and I ultimately decided on a dress that I loved!!! Even though its a beach wedding it is still your wedding and you shouldn't turn down the glam because its on the beach. Here's a dress that I am considering. It is silk chiffon and is so light weight and comfortable, yet it is very elegant. Take a look at the beads on the back of the dress. I love it! I'm still looking a bit. But this one is nice because it still looks flattering but is light weight. Thought I would share with anyone struggling on light weight vs. glam! I think this dress has both! Caprice - by Maggie Sottero

Quote: Originally Posted by KarenM I'm not sure what I'd categorize mine as. I thought I'd end up w/ a beachy chiffon dress, but never loved any of them. And like you, K, like all my dresses are flowy w/ empire waists so maybe that's why I didn't feel as special in them. I ended up w/ what I was first attracted to though - lace in a sheath/trumpet style. So maybe Mexico-beachy? I dunno. David's Bridal - Allover beaded lace trumpet gown with empire waist and cap sleeves. Oh, and K, I also just posted a response on your NY brides thread about TTD. I love this dress! What material is it? Do you know if the material breaths? That is my main concern.

Quote: Originally Posted by Dimenzi Does anyone have a price list for the spa treatments and for the salon? I don't have the spa prices but I have heard that you can get the info if you email Pedro Castillo at [email protected]. Are you planning on getting married at Dreams RC? If so, I believe the wedding packages come with a free bride and groom massage.

Thanks to everyone for all of the suggestions. This really helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonir I'm also looking at buying the Caprice. IMO, I'm going to be dressed up so I thought it was only appropriate for my fiance to wear a suit. We just got a great deal on a tan/khaki Ralph Lauren suit from Macys so I think he'll wear that. He may be a little warm, but can take it off after the ceremony and for most of the pics. Our best man is not wearing a suit though, just khakis and a white shirt. Goood luck! So you're looking at the Caprice too?! Isn't it beautiful! It was between this and the Reese, but I think I am leaning towards the Caprice...though I plan on looking a bit more, just to make sure. What color shirt is your FI wearing and is he wearing a tie? I have also read that sometimes the beach weddings look nice witout a tie...so it still gives a little of a casual feeling. Is your best man wearing long sleeves or short sleeves?

Quote: Originally Posted by Meg&Shay I'd say either a tan suit or a white linen shirt and tan pants would look nice next to your dress. Do you think this would go with the dress no matter if it is white or Ivory? Or does the shirt need to match the dress? I don't know why I am having such a hard time with this!

I have a question... I am interested in the dress (possibly in Ivory). Caprice - by Maggie Sottero What should the groom wear? We are havng a beach wedding in the Spring and it will be warm. I had originally wanted him to wear a Tommy Bahama shirt with khakis and flip flops. Will that not look good? Should he wear a suite? If so, do you think a linen suite would be ok. Any suggestions you have would be great!

Quote: Originally Posted by RCBlondie We have done the exact same thing. Made some minor changes, signed it and emailed it back to Claudia. Ana has sent an email saying she has the file but has not confirmed our date. I am a little worried too but cross our fingers it will all work out well. Pictures on Facebook will be posted soon! I love Wednesday's (well for you all it is Tuesday but in Australia they release the photos on my wednesday!). SDBeachgirl - That does suck about there being more than one wedding a day. I would assume that they would have them at different times but the resort is not THAT big. It is hard to pick the locations for the reception because not sure how many people we will have and the options. Does anyone know the reception options for this resort in specific? The options I was given were, the terrace, the deck, the sand, or the ballroom. There may be other locations. I think I read something on facebook about the area around the pool.

Thanks! These posts are very helpful! Actually I had thought I wanted a white dress, but when I tried on an ivory dress, it looked really good on. I think my skin actually will look ok in either color. But, the ivory dress did look very classy. I do want to make sure that it stands out from the sand since most of my pics will be taken on the sand. But from your posts, it sounds as though that should not be a problem. So, now this is yet another decision I have to make! If I wear an ivory dress, what color shirt should the groom wear? If we decide to go with a suit, what color suite woud go?

Hi there, Does anyone know if the pictures look better against the sand with a white dress? I tried on a dress that I liked both in white and ivory, but thought the ivory looked a little classier. Someone mentioned that white looks better in photos on the sand. Does anyone have an oppinion of this? Or does anyone have any good photos of an ivory dress on the sand?

Quote: Originally Posted by mshannon2b I've bought the Reese dress too!! Like you, I wasn't that fussed for it when I seen it on the hanger and it was just one of a big bundle, but that all changed when I had it on, just like you!! Can't wait to wear it! Can I ask what your groom will be wearing? I too am looking at this dress along with the Caprice by Maggie Sottero. I had wanted to have my groom and the groomsmen wear white or ivory tommy bahamas shirts and khakis. However, this dress is so elegant, that I am not sure this combination would work. We may have to go with the linen suites. Just curious what you are planning.

Quote: Originally Posted by keni03 I drove by the rivera cancun location this past week on my way to tulum it looks really really nice... Cool! That's good to hear Did you see it from the beach side at all, or just the front of it? Is this one of the resorts you are considering?

Quote: Originally Posted by RCBlondie Just read on Facebook that they can accommodate more than one wedding in a day but did not say exactly how many is the max in one day. I posted the question there hopefully Rod will answer soon. Will let you all know if he says anything. Yeah, I actually saw Rod's response after I posted the question on this forum. I guess the person who posted that there would only be one wedding per day was incorrect. Bummer! I wonder how that will work. I was told that I could tentatively choose my wedding/reception location and then change my mind at a later date. Now I'm worried that if I change my mind, it may be too late. I wonder if it would be one wedding in the early afternoon and one in the evening. So at least we would still have our choice of locations. Hopefully Rod will be able to answer some questions!

I read someone's post on Facebook that only one wedding is scheduled per day at Dreams. Has anyone else heard this or heard otherwise? I was just curious if we would have to share our day with anyone else.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ashly Mitchell Would you recommend your travel agent? Not sure if I should use one or not. If you do recommend, can you provide contact info? Thanks! I use the travel agent Jill, who is on this website. You can find her info if you click on the tab at the top. She has been very helpful to me from the beginning. I needed help finding a resort and she was able to help me find answers to all of my questions...and I had (and still have) a lot of questions. She has also been working directly with the WC at Dreams. As for rates, she claims to have the best rates but I have seen the same rates and some that are better on the Dreams website. She is able to match the rates, but it is true that it is one extra step. I have told my guests to do their research before contacting her to ensure that they get the best rates. I still think it is nice to have one contact that helps answer my questions. She also was a Dreams Cancun bride so has gone through this herself. I hope that helps.

Quote: Originally Posted by soon2BMrs.Prince Good evening ladies, I received an email from my TA today and the new assigned WC at Dreams RC is Ana Maria Cruz. This is all the info I have for now, but if I receive anything else I will let you all know. Do you know if she is coming from another resort? Will Claudia be training her?

Quote: Originally Posted by ebernard4985 Has anyone started looking for a photographer or heard who the photographer at the new resort will be? The resort photographer is Juan Navarro. He is the current photographer for Dreams Cancun, so you can find some reviews of him on that thread. I believe when I searched before, I found a thread on his photography. There are mixed reviews. I have not decided if I will go with him or not. I would like to since it comes with the package, but have seen a lot of brides using outside photographers which makes me wonder...

Hi all, The Dreams Riviera Cancun page on Facebook is asking people to post their wedding date. I am an annonymous reader for now, but is interesting to see when everyone else is getting married. Also, hopefully we will see some photos. Weddings! | Facebook

Quote: Originally Posted by RCBlondie Scanning is a good suggestion. Will do that tomorrow, even if I have to go to an internet cafe. Do you have any info on the resort layout and the wedding/reception location options? That is going to be so fabulous that you will try out the plunge pool. Take loads of pictures! Everyone will be so excited to see them! I do not have any info on the layout of the resort. I don't think anyone is sharing that info yet. I did get a list of the wedding and reception locations. Wedding locations - I have heard that there will be a gazebo off to the side of the resort with the ocean as a backdrop. Then there is the option of the ceremony on the sand. Reception locations - deck, beach, terrace, or ball room. There may be more options, but this is what I have heard about so far. I read on facebook that photos of the locations will be available in about 1 week. I'm excited about that! Yes, I will take photos on my trip. Hopefully by then I will have earned enough points to post them on this website. I feel like anytime I try to do someting on here, it tells me that I don't have sufficient access. Either way, I will find out how to share the photos.

Quote: Originally Posted by RCBlondie I feel like an obsessive forum comment poster! hehe... A question for those that received their wedding contract. Obviously there is a spot to sign the contract but how did you get it back to Claudia (or the WC)? Thanks! Ha! No worries! I feel a little obsessive about EVERYTHING wedding related these days I scanned it and emailed it back to my TA who has been working directly with the WC. I'm not sure how she got it to her. I would imagine she forwarded the email. Do you have access to a scanner? I would say that would be the easiest. Faxing to Mexico might get expensive...

Quote: Originally Posted by RCBlondie That is great you will be doing a site visit right after it opens. I wish we could too but we moved to Australia (from Vancouver Canada) for an undetermined length of time in March this year and will be here until at least May of 2010. May try to get my sister to go and check it out though. I hear they offer reduced rates for people doing a site visit. Did you get a discounted rate for the site visit? No, I didn't get a special rate for doing a site visit. I hadn't heard about that. Where did you see that info? I think they are offering good deals though and we were able to book a plunge pool room. The airfare was more pricey because it is during Thanksgiving weekend. But the resort rates seemed pretty good.

Quote: Originally Posted by RCBlondie Congrats Jennifer! Are you getting excited? Any plans to do a site visit once it is open? Also, were you one of the people able to defer the deposit until the resort is open while still reserving your wedding date? I have sent an email to Claudia but waiting to hear (I know she is incredibly busy so I am being patient). Thanks RCBlondie! Congrats to you too! I am very excited! I will be visiting during Thanksgiving and hopefully will also get to meet with the wedding coordinator while I am down. I am really excited for that visit! Are you doing a site visit at all? We actually just sent in our payment via bank check. I just wanted to get it taken care of and cross that off of the list.

Quote: Originally Posted by jrprice24 I have the same concern. We have decided to make it legal at home after our symblic wedding so that it will feel "real" to us and our guests in Mexico. We are also doing our best not to tell anyone that we are having a legal marriage back here b/c I got a negative reaction when I first mentioned it to someone. Plus, I don't want our guests to have a skewed view on the wedding if they knew it wasn't real. We decide against the legal ceremony mostly b/c of the cost but I am nervous about the blood test and I have heard horror stories about how long it takes to get your legal certificate from Mexico. So, you don't have to provide a marriage certificate in Mexico? I just assumed we would do it prior to Mexico. I hadn't thought about doing it afterwards. But that is something to think about. Just curious, why do you prefer the idea of having the legal ceremony afterwards? Then when you get married...you aren't really Mr. and Mrs...right away. I wish it wasn't this hard!!